March 14, 2019 News There are so many fantastic restaurants in San Francisco that “Where should we eat tonight?” is the No. 1 argument hangry couples have on Friday evenings. Luckily, we’ve put together this rundown (not ranking!) of our favorite restaurants in the city. Start at the top to find the best restaurants that opened this past winter — and we can’t get enough of. Then keep scrolling to find the Best of the Best, a section devoted to the most mouthwatering places to eat in San Francisco (new or old) at any given time — you know, those go-to spots you can always happily suggest that never fail to satisfy. This will prevent all hunger-induced spats between the people of San Francisco, and for that, we can all be thankful. The 1881 at the Mansion on Sutter The 1881 at the Mansion on Sutter Lower Pacific Heights Pretend like you live in a Victorian-era mansion while dining on California-French cuisine Stepping into The 1881 feels like stepping back in time to, well, 1881. And that’s when the Victorian mansion was built. The restaurant is housed in several rooms across the first floor of the Mansion on Sutter, a luxurious hotel inside of the Payne Mansion. The a la carte menu showcases indulgent California-French cuisine, like a roasted pheasant with black truffle purée and a confit pork belly with squash-filled cappelletti. Not surprisingly, dinner at The 1881 is on the more expensive side (entrees are mostly in the $40 range), and feels like more of a special occasion meal, but we plan to beat the system by spending lots of time in the bar drinking fantastic cocktails and eating the daily selection of perfectly chilled oysters, which truly are some of the best oysters we’ve ever eaten in our entire life. Source: Thrillist View ProfileAuthorJonathan RosensonJonathan Rosenson - Chief Operating Officer at DDR Hospitality, a seasoned level 2 sommelier with over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, serves as the Managing Partner and Director of Hospitality for prestigious boutique hotels such as the Mirabelle Inn, Chateau du Sureau, and The Mansion on Sutter, celebrated for their luxurious dining experiences, including the Michelin Plate awarded First and Oak. In his role as Creative Director and Sommelier for Coquelicot Estate Vineyards, Jonathan is intricately involved in organic wine growing and wholesale practices, marking his significant contribution to renowned establishments like The Sky Room and The Wine Cask. Post navigation Mansion on Sutter featured in C MagazineCreating ‘the most beautiful hotel in San Francisco’ – Mansion on Sutter Debuts Did you like this? Share it!